Within the pages of this novel, readers will discover one of the books upon which the movie Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is based: The Bad Beginning. Like the movie, this book tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children, who despite being clever and charming lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very beginning of this volume, when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing onto the last page of this distressing story, disaster lurks at their heels. Unlike the movie, however, this book is printed on paper.

Count Olaf is not only smart, he is also intelligent. A renowned, talented, and handsome actor, he certainly could have his choice of marrying any number of beautiful women, but for the time being remains single and, sadly, childless. Fans of theatrics should watch for the name "Count Olaf" on marquees and in local newspapers everywhere.

I have only read the first book of this series but I can't wait for it to come out in the Cinema's. Although it is a book of misfortune and woe, I have really been interested in it. I was introduced to it by Little Miss Carrey, and I'm glad she did.

I find the style of the books to be unsual, and sometimes it makes them a little boring. I'm always skimming past the first chapter of each book, as they all seem to start off in the same way - very repetitive. I like fast books. No long descriptions.